The Routine Advantage | Simple Habits, Routines and Systems to Get Your Life Organized, Build Consistency and Reduce Overwhelm

If you have a desire to build a movement routine into your life, but are struggling with consistency, it’s time we talk about these three simple steps I like to use to find a fitness routine I love without feeling guilty when I don’t! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A...

Sometimes we don’t realize how much clutter can affect our mental health, and it can feel impossible to tackle if we don’t know where to begin. So let’s talk about a quick way to clear a small space so you can start making progress. Let's get to it! Renae P.S. Plus, it’s perfect timing because we have our declutter challenge starting this week in our free Facebook community ! Join our 14-day...

Have you wondered how to get started on building a day stack? Are you questioning what a day stack even is? Today we are going to talk about how to start taking the steps to simplify your busy life so you can feel more organized and less frazzled with something I call 'Day Stack Time Blocking'. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and h...

It’s a new year and you might have some new financial goals! Today we are going over four tips to help you avoid those spending splurges and save more money! Let's get to it! Renae Resources: Episode 07  | The First Step in Your BUDGET ROUTINE to Stop the Money Stress! Building Your Base Budget Episode 16  | You Created Your Base Budget...Now Let's Talk About What To DO With It! . . RESO...

Are you getting exhausted trying to figure out what you are going to put on the table night after night? We repeat this process every day, so let’s make some small changes that can help reduce the overwhelm and bring peace back into our lives when it comes to meal planning! Let's get to it! Renae Resource: EPISODE 47 |  Use My Step-By-Step Meal Planning Routine and Make It Your Own! . . RESOU...

Have you been struggling to put your morning routine in place because it feels scattered with no organization? You don’t have to have everything perfect to enjoy a morning routine, but today we will go over a few things that might help you feel more prepared! Let's get to it! Renae Resource: EPISODE 03  | Why a MORNING ROUTINE is Necessary, How It Can Help You, & How To Create One . . RES...

Merry Christmas! Whether you are listening to this episode on Christmas day or not, I hope you will take a little time before the year ends to sit down and write out your answers to each of these questions. You can learn so much about yourself by simply reflecting on the year and it’s an exercise that is very comforting as well.  Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our w...

Next time you open your closet and think “I really need to go through this”, block a little time on your calendar, because cleaning out your closet doesn’t have to be an all day event and it doesn’t have to be daunting either. I’m going to walk you through a quick and easy way to declutter your closet without getting overwhelmed! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our w...

December is often talked about as the “busiest time of the year." Whether or not that is the case for you, we are going to run through a few things that we can focus on this season that will help us feel our best without too much extra effort. And if you love them, you can carry them into the new year! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources an...

When you are going to bed thinking of all the tasks that need to be done, you are probably not going to sleep very well. You might also wake up feeling stressed before your head even leaves the pillow. To help rectify this, we are talking about four tasks you can run through each night so that you can ditch the chaotic mornings, you can sleep better and feel more prepared for the day ahead! Let&ap...

You might not realize it, but the clutter in your home could actually be impacting your budget. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down six ways decluttering can directly support healthier spending habits. If you’re ready to get organized, simplify your life, and reduce the overwhelm, this one’s for you! Let's get to it! Renae Resources: EPISODE 51 |  Simple 10-Minute Routine That Can Help Yo...

Today we are bringing back an episode that aired two years ago back in 2023! As we begin to wrap up 2025, I want to encourage you to carve out some time for yourself to sit down with a pen and paper and go through each of these five steps. When you are done, you will have more clarity on your priorities for the year ahead and a plan in place to help keep you on track!  Let’s get started! Renae . ....

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate and don’t even know where to start with routines, this episode is for you. When life feels chaotic, it’s easy to slip into survival mode—reacting to everything and constantly playing catch-up. Today, we’re breaking down how simple, realistic routines can help you move out of that frantic state and back into a place of calm, control, and con...

Have you built your morning routine, but feel like it might be too long? Everyone’s routine will look a little different, but there are some things we can look at to make sure we are creating a morning routine that is actually beneficial and doesn’t feel overwhelming. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com...

Did you know there is a difference between decluttering, tidying, and cleaning? If you have been living life thinking they are all the same, that’s totally fine. However, today I’m going to break down the differences between them and WHY it’s helpful to know the differences. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaema...

I was recently asked if I had any suggestions on how to get back into a fitness routine after taking a break. While we want routines to be consistent, life isn’t perfect, so there are going to be times where we take a little break. Today, we are talking about how to pick it back up and get back into your movement routine when this happens. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check...

If you ever struggle getting somewhere on time or keeping up with the pace of the day, it might just be that you haven’t learned the tips and tricks that work for your brain when it comes to time management. Growing up, I was very well known for always being late. So if I have been able to figure out how to be on time, then so can you! :) Today I’m sharing three tips I use for better time manageme...

We are in the thick of the Christmas shopping season and the last thing anybody wants is to miss out on all the enjoyment of the holiday because they are too stressed about overspending. So today we are talking about how we can keep our budget routine on track - even during the ‘Christmas Shopping Season’! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and...

Thanksgiving is coming quickly and if you are hosting, it can be quite chaotic! The best thing you can do right now is to sit down and create a solid plan so that you feel super organized going into it. You want to be able to sit down on Thanksgiving to a meal that you enjoyed making rather than sitting down to breathe after being completely overwhelmed for the previous 24 hours.  Today we are wal...

Do you ever feel like your routines don’t fit your current season of life anymore? You don’t need to throw everything out and start from scratch! In this episode, we’ll talk about how to pivot your routines and priorities without guilt — and how to make small, intentional shifts that keep your life organized and aligned with what matters most right now. Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LIN...

If you love the idea of using a paper planner, but struggle to keep up with it, I get it! Sometimes we are so excited to crack into the fresh pages of a paper planner only for it to be forgotten a couple of months later. Today, let’s talk about four tips to help you stay consistent with your paper planner so you can stay organized! Let's get to it! Renae P.S. If you want the planner I have fo...

Do you ever get that feeling of wanting to purge everything in your home because the clutter becomes overwhelming and it’s preventing you from focusing on other things? Maybe you have stacks of mail on the kitchen counter, a heap of shoes in the entry way, knick-knacks and random items cluttering the bookshelves or even a pile of clothes in your closet that you know you will never wear. No matter...

Are you gearing up for a busy day tomorrow? Let’s break things down so that you are set up for an organized day rather than an overwhelming one! Let's get to it! Renae . . RESOURCE LINKS: > Check out our website for resources and how to work with Renae: renaematt.com > Send an AUDIO REVIEW or ASK A QUESTION : speakpipe.com/theroutineadvantagepodcast > A.U.D.I.T. Your Habits : AuditYo...

Are you feeling overwhelmed lately with all the things going on and all of the tasks you are trying to get done? Never feeling like you have enough time to do any of it, even though you feel like you are working on it all the time? If this feels like you, take a few minutes today to listen to this. I have ONE thing for you to try. You might think I’m crazy, but I’m telling you - it WORKS. Let&apos...

If you are feeling stressed with finances, it might be because you feel overwhelmed with not knowing exactly what’s happening. When we spend without knowing our exact money situation, we are going to feel the burden and stress of the unknowns.  Will we have money for the electric bill? How am I going to pay for insurance next month? How much have we spent on groceries lately? Will my card decline?...